Programmes That We Offer

 

Taster Saturdays

Recently  we have  run Taster Saturdays in Wellsford, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Masterton. We have contact people for each of those regions so email living.waters@xtra.co.nz if you want details.

 

If you would be interested in bringing a Taster to your town, let us know and we will outline the procedure.

 


 

Living Waters

 

A safe place for hurting people.

 

“Where can I go to share my pain and struggle? Will anyone listen to me? How can I overcome my struggle? I’m alone, and afraid to tell anyone what’s really in my heart.”

 

Such thoughts and questions plague many Christians. The Living Waters discipleship and prayer ministry addresses the roots of these relational, emotional and sexual issues (such as abuse, same-sex attraction, pornography, marital problems, addictions and co-dependency) which trap believers in unhealthy living.

 

Through weekly times of worship, teaching and small group prayer, the programme’s leaders walk with participants in their struggle so they can live in freedom and truth. The leaders also pray for God’s healing to restore the broken areas of life so that people can love according to His intentions. (A confidentiality policy and closed-group format ensures trust and safety in the small groups.)

 

Who's it for?

 

Anyone can enrol in the 25 to 30-week Living Waters programme, particularly those who are willing to embrace the truth of their current situation, be open with others about their life, and deepen their relationship with Jesus.

 

What’s involved?

 

Participants apply and may be interviewed prior to their enrolment in the programme. On the first evening the participants receive a manual, which includes these and other topics:

 

   


SALT         Sexual Addicts Learning Trust

 

More and more, men and women have been lured into addictive activities, such as pornography, sexual fantasy and illicit relationships. Once ensnared there, they become sexual addicts.

The SALT programme reaffirms the truth that Jesus is able and willing to set the captive free from sexual addiction. Through 20 teachings, the course helps sex addicts share their struggles and receive God’s grace, so they can break free of their behaviours and live in God’s way. In small groups, participants are kept accountable, and are provided an avenue of healing and forgiveness.

 

Who’s it for?

 

Aimed at both men and women, the programme welcomes anyone who believes they are sexually addicted, and wants to be released from their addiction. Prior to enrolling in the SALT programme, participants are normally asked to complete the 26 to 30 week Living Waters programme.

 

What's involved?

 

Through 20 lessons, this programme addresses the addictive cycle, and how one can be free from its grasp. The guidebook looks at the following topics:

  • Spiritual aspects of addiction
  • Intervention in the addictive cycle
  • Surrendering to God
  • Planning your way of escape
  • Practising the presence of God
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Getting Started.

If there is no SALT programme running in your town, it may be possible to purchase  a manual “Falling Forward” and go through it with others/someone who will pray with you and keep you accountable on your healing journey.

Order manuals or make enquiries at living.waters@xtra.co.nz .

  


Cross Current

 

A short course on healing.

 

“Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17).

 

Cross Current provides a spring of water for thirsty souls. As an open, Christ-centred support group, Cross Current helps people grapple with the truth of their sexuality and relationships. The eight-week programme is available to anyone who wants to begin the healing journey.

 

Who’s it for?

 

As an introductory discipleship programme, Cross Current is available to anyone who is open to the healing ministry of the Holy Spirit, desires meaningful relationships with men and women, and is willing to be honest with others about the broken areas of their life.

 

What’s involved?

 

The eight weeks of Cross Current give an overview of the larger Living Waters programme. Topics for each evening include:

  • Jesus and the real self
  • The cross and the false self
  • The cross and confession
  • How Jesus bears our wounds
  • Our security in God’s love

The programme consists of eight  teaching sessions led by someone who is a recognised leader in the Living Waters ministry.